Prakash Patel
- Orthopedic and sports injury assessment and rehab.
- Biomechanical assessments to address root causes of pain.
- Dry needling (Gunn IMS) for trigger-point pain relief.
- Manual therapy including spinal manipulation techniques (in progress).
- Rehabilitation for post-surgical, chronic, and work-related injuries.
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Revital Health - Airdrie
Unit 37, 1301 8 St SW, Airdrie, AB, T4B 3Y2
Prakash holds bachelor degree in physiotherapy from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science, India. He came to Canada in 2011 to complete an advance diploma in Fitness and Health promotion from Humber College, Toronto. He has concentrated on orthopedic and sport injuries to treat the root-cause of a patient’s problem by utilizing biomechanical assessments and helping people move better since 2015. Prakash is certified in Gunn intramuscular stimulation (IMS) trigger-point dry needling. He is working to get certification in spinal manipulation and Acupuncture. Prakash believes that patient education regarding precursor for injuries, work ergonomics and posture plays a key role in treatment and better outcomes. His clinical interests include neck pain, back pain, SI joint pain, knee pain, ankle pain, shoulder pain, elbow pain, post-surgical pain, chronic pain, work related injuries, Injuries due to motor vehicle accident, tendon enthesopathy and tendonitis. During his spare time, Prakash enjoys being outside, photography and biking.
Initial assessment would focus on detailed history of pain/condition followed by objective examination and the appropriate treatment developed by the physiotherapist.